TExES Exam Registration

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1 TExES Exam Registration TExES Advising Office University of North Texas

2 Table of Contents Creating your Testing Account Pages 2-5 Registering for your Exams Pages 6-11 Scheduling your Exams Page ID Requirements for Testing Page 16 Updated: August 21,

3 STEP 1 - CREATING YOUR TESTING ACCOUNT 1. Go to click Register. 2. Click on Register Now. 3. Click on Create an account now. Updated: August 21,

4 4. Fill out the requested Account Information and click Next. **USE A PERMANENT ADDRESS. THIS ACCOUNT WILL FOLLOW YOU BEYOND UNT.** 5. Select YES when asked if you have a TEA ID number, and click Next. If you do not know your TEA ID number, you need to log into you TEAL account ( to retrieve it. Not sure how to log into TEAL? Follow our TEAL Educator Account Access guide. Updated: August 21,

5 6. Enter your TEA ID Number, First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth, then click Next. 7. Verify that your information is correct. Check the box that you have verified the information and click Submit. Updated: August 21,

6 8. You should now see your Account Information. If you received an error message, read it carefully and make the appropriate corrections. Typically, error messages are shown for those who have not completed their Educator Profile in TEAL. In this case, log into your TEAL Account, click on View My Educator Certification Account, and verify that you have filled out all required information (gender, ethnicity, driver s license, etc.). You are now ready to register for your exams!! Continue on to page 6 for instructions on how to register and schedule your exams. Updated: August 21,

7 STEP 2 REGISTERING FOR YOUR EXAM Before registering for an exam, you can use the seat availability tool (use this link for language exams) to confirm that there are available appointments at locations and on dates and times convenient for you. 1. Once you are logged into your testing account on Pearson ( click on Register, then Register Now. 2. Confirm your identity. Updated: August 21,

8 3. Select the exam you wish to take from the drop down menu. Click Add. Click Next. **YOU MAY ONLY TAKE EXAMS REQUIRED BY YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM UNTIL YOU RECEIVE YOUR INITIAL CERTIFICATE. ONCE YOU HOLD YOUR INITIAL CERTIFICATE, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS.** 4. Verify and update any account information if prompted. Updated: August 21,

9 5. If you do not plan to take the exam with Alternative Testing Arrangements (Accommodations), select No, click Next. If you do plan to take the exam with Alternative Testing Arrangements (Accommodations), select Yes, click Next. Choose one If you selected Yes, please be sure that you submit your Testing Arrangments Request Form and any necessary documentation. You can find the Request form and other information related to testing with accommodations by selecting the exam you are taking under the Exams Menu on the Pearson site, and clicking on Requesting Alternative Testing Arrangments from the menu on the right. Updated: August 21,

10 6. Pearson has a two-step registration process. Step 1 involves selection your exam and paying for it. Step 2 involves scheduling the date and location. You are given 170 days to schedule and take your exam from the date you pay for the exam. This will be reflected on the screen in step 4 of the registration process. Click Next to proceed. REFLECTS THE FIRST AVAILABLE DATE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM. REFLECTS THE LAST AVAILABLE DATE THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM. **PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU ARE NOT SELECTING THE TESTING DATE AND LOCATION AT THIS TIME. YOU WILL DO THIS AFTER YOU PAY FOR THE EXAM.** Updated: August 21,

11 7. Complete the background questions and click Next. 8. Select your preference for receiving your scores via . Click Next. Updated: August 21,

12 9. Review your registration information, then select Add to Cart. 10. Proceed to the cart screen to view your total exam costs. The State of Texas charges a nominal fee for processing payments, which is added in to the total you will see. Click on Check Out to proceed to the payment screen. Once you have paid for the exam and have received your confirmation, you may schedule you exam. Updated: August 21,

13 STEP 3 SCHEDULE YOUR EXAM When you are ready to schedule your test appointment or if you need to change your test appointment, choose Schedule or Reschedule in your Pearson testing account. 1. Select one or more exams to schedule. If you have registered for two exams, you may schedule them in back-to-back appointments on the same day. After selecting the first exam, click the button to Add another exam to take on the same day. If you do not select this option now, you will not be able to add a second exam later and you will not be able to take both exams back-to-back. Updated: August 21,

14 2. Specify your search criteria. Enter a zip code or city that is convenient to you, and then choose a date to see what appointments are available in nearby test centers. Updated: August 21,

15 3. Choose your location, date, and time. If there is more than one appointment offered at a test center for a desired date, you can select from a list of available times. 4. Finalize your selection and check out. Once you choose your desired appointment center and time, you can schedule your test and proceed to check out. There is no payment required in this step. 5. Confirm your information and review testing policies. Review your personal information and agree to the applicable testing policies. Once you have submitted your order, your exam will officially be scheduled. Updated: August 21,

16 6. Save your confirmation. You will receive an confirming your appointment date, time, and test center location. You may also view this information in your Pearson testing account at any time. Admission tickets are not required at the test center; your confirmation is for your reference. WHAT TO KNOW: You may reschedule or cancel your testing appointment, without any fees, up to 48 hours before your scheduled appointment date. You must schedule an appointment and test within 170 days of registering for an exam. If you withdraw your registration, you will be refunded your exam registration payment, minus $25. The Texas.gov funds are not refundable. Updated: August 21,

17 ID REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING You are responsible for ensuring that the name shown in your testing account exactly matches (excluding hyphens, accents, and spaces) the first and last name on the ID documents you will present at the test center. The name you use when you register is the one that will appear on your admission information. If your ID documents do not match the name you use when you register, you will be prohibited from testing and your exam fees will be forfeited. If your TEA Educator account and your testing account on this website have both already been created, please confirm that the name on your ID documents still matches the name that appears in your accounts. If they do not, you must request a name change from TEA at least 12 business days before your test date. You must bring to the exam administration two pieces of original (no photocopies or digital ID) and valid (unexpired) identification, printed in English in the name in which you registered. Your identification must contain your name, a recent recognizable photograph, and your signature. Your primary identification must be one of the following government-issued IDs: Driver's license (If you present a Texas driver's license with two expiration dates, your ID will be considered expired if either of the expiration dates has expired.) State identification Military identification (with visible or embedded signature) Passport (Diplomatic and embassy ID cards cannot be used in place of a passport.) o The following documents can be used in place of a passport if presented along with at least one of the primary or supplemental identification documents: Permanent Resident Card/Resident Alien Card (Form I-551 or I-151) Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688) Employment Authorization Card (Form I-688A, I-688B or I-766) Mexican Border Crosser Card (This form of ID will be accepted only at test centers within 25 miles of the Mexican border.) Your supplemental identification may be any original and valid identification as long as it contains your name and a clear recognizable photograph, or your name and signature. Updated: August 21,